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Registration open for May 13 annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference in Bozeman, Montana

An annual conference focused on professional development and networking opportunities for women is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, at Montana State University. 

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Weigh In on Redeveloping North MRL Triangle in Midtown Missoula – 3/5 – Missoula

The MRA has partnered with the Northwest-based design firm GGLO to lead a robust, multiphase process spanning approximately nine months. It will include public workshops and surveys with ample opportunities for public participation. The first public workshop is set for this Wednesday, March 5, at 5:15 p.m. at Stockman Bank at 3615 Brooks Street.

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Montana Department of Commerce announces community development grant funding

The Montana Department of Commerce announced a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to help plan community development programs, and the town of Cascade was one of nine communities that will be utilizing the grant.

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Why U.S. – Canada Cooperation Matters More Than Ever – Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)

For decades, leaders from across our region have recognized that strong U.S.-Canada cooperation is essential to economic growth, innovation and prosperity across both nations. Recently, 16 former PNWER presidents convened to reaffirm this relationship and highlight the importance of PNWER’s longstanding model for cross-border collaboration.

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Does your library host a Repair Cafe?

Learn how your library can host a Repair Café (or fixit-clinic, fixit-fair, or other community repair event). Public libraries and Repair Cafés are natural allies and together can foster a culture of repair, reuse, and resourcefulness while strengthening community.

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February News from Montana Audubon

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Public Lands Rally on February 19! While we celebrate this moment, our work is far from over. With threats to programs like Habitat Montana, we remain committed to advocating for our treasured landscapes.

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GFDA Top 10 for 3/2/25

GFDA’s cross border partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge, Alberta was the topic this week on the Cross Border Network’s Municipal Affairs television show featuring Brett Doney, CEO of the Great Falls Development Alliance, and Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge.

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City looks to form citizen task forces to address Missoula climate goals

Missoula’s city staff who work on energy and climate initiatives are looking to form short-term citizen task forces to help push forward goals of reducing the city’s carbon footprint, using only clean energy and other priorities.

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Happening Next Week – Planning Butte’s Future: Community Meeting – 3/4 – Butte

Help us create the path to Butte’s economic success. Come share a drink and a bite to help us shape Butte Local Development’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket with goodies from local Butte businesses.

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The Prospects – HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, and ELEMENTARY PITCH COMPETITION – The Montana Chamber of Commerce

Do you have the next big thing? We want Montana’s students to reach for stars and come up with the next amazing, new idea!

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